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Find out what the team in Scotland have been doing on behalf of members this week

The Review will consider how the Human Rights Act is working in practice and whether any change is needed.

New vlog: Hear about experiences of older people who access social care services and the impact of Covid

This is a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity for desperately needed change to the children’s social care system, so why is the government acting like it’s just another contract to award to their mates?

As a gay man, this month I am celebrating LGBT+ History Month. As a social worker, next month I will celebrate World Social Work Day on 16th March with the common message ‘I am Because We Are’.

Last month BASW added its voice to the call to retain the £20 weekly Universal Credit uplift

BASW chair Gerry Nosowska provides an update.

BASW backs the End Child Poverty campaign and encourages members to write to their local MP.

What has happened to standardised Covid-19 Testing for social workers in England? BASW's Liz Howard asks the question and urges social workers to do the same.

This policy statement comes after consideration by relevant BASW England member-led groups and the National Standing Committee